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Reappointment TheWestland City Council has confirmed Mayor William Wild's reappointment of Sharon Scott to the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority for a four-year term to expire Feb. 23, 2016. Scott is a longtime Westland PRICE: $1 • SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012 • hometownlife.com resident and wife of retired Westland Fire Chief Ted Scott. She served Rezoning would offer alternate access to MJR Scott on the Wayne-. By LeAnne Rogers Commission voted to rec­ been the site of the Good sometime," Westland ing held Tuesday by Westland Board of Observer Staff Writer ommend that the coun­ Shepherd Reform Church Planning Director Bruce the Planning Commis­ Education in 1982, the . cil approve the rezon­ and an adjoining home. Thompson said. "This sion on the rezoning and Westland City Coun­ A driveway giving mov­ ing from R-5, single-fam­ A sign on the property was an opportunity/or site plan, three residents cil from 1992 to 2000 ie patrons an alternate ily residential, to CB-1, also lists it as the home of a secondary access to — one living on Hunt­ and was elected to the access route from the low-intensity commer­ the Canton Christian Fel­ the theater. A lot of peo­ er, another residing on Wayne County Com­ MJR Westland Grand cial business, for a 3.13- lowship. At one time, the ple come out of MJR to •Pocahontas and a third munity College District's Theater is part of a rezon­ acre parcel on the north­ building housed a pre­ go to Hunter. Hunter is ' who lives at nearby Wes- Board of Trustees in ing request for the site of east corner of Hunter and school program. designed to funnel traf­ thaven Estates Condos — 2008. a former church. Wayne roads. "The church has been fic for the residential and expressed concern about In addition to the Following a public hear- Located south of the closed and the proper­ commercial corridor." DDA, Scott also serves . ing Tuesday, the Planning theater, the property had ty has been for sale for During a public hear­ Please see.REZONING, A2 on the Wayne-West- land Credit Union Supervisory Board and the Wayne High Alum­ ni Association Board. She is active in the St. W-W board John's Episcopal Church Shave and a haircut of Westland Vestry, Altar Guild, E.C.W., church social groups, to interview Inreach and Foyers. "Sharon and Ted have been active in the com­ munity for many years 4 law firms' and Sharon is a tremen­ By Sue Mason dous asset," Wild said. Observer Staff Writer

Representatives of four law firms will be in the Wayne-West- land Community Schools Mon­ Still there day and Tuesday to explain to the Ten weeks into the school board why they should be season and Wayne the district's general legal council. resident Allen "Buddy" After months of develop­ Shuh is still at the Big­ ing requests for proposals and gest Loser Ranch. reviewing the 12 that the dis­ The connections trict received, the school board pastor at Journey will hold two special meetings on Community Church in Monday and Tuesday, March 12- Westland, Shuh posted 13, to interview what members a modest five-pound determined as the top four law loss in Tuesday's-show, PHOTOS BY TOM BEAUDOIN firms during the process. dropping to 289 At Dobozy's Barber Shop, Renee Juergens (left) cuts Wayne resident Jim Meloch's hair while Judy Gestrine The board will meet at 5 p.m. pounds. That brings gives John Krcmarik of Belleville a haircut. Juergens and Gestrine are co-owners of the Westland business. each day in the board meeting his weight lost to 126.-^- room in the district's administra­ pounds since the start tive offices on Marquette, east of of season 13 of NBC's Newburgh. The interviews will The Biggest Loser. New owners'keep tradition alive at Dobozy's be at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. He's one of three The board last month agreed Michigan contestants By LeAnne Rogers Renee to interview the top four firms. remaining on the show Juergens Observer Staff Writer •Selected were Dickson Wright, after Cassandra Sturos and Judy Collins and Blaha, Clark Hill and of Fowlerville was voted Dobozy's Barbershop has Gestrine, Lusk and Albertson. off. Still in the hunt with been fixture on Wayne Road co-own­ The board will interview two Shuh to be The Biggest since 1962 and despite new ers of firms each night. The firms will Loser winner are Jeremy owners, it's still'not become a Dobozy's have an opportunity, to do a pre­ Britt and his sister, Conda hair salon. Barber sentation, then the board will ask Br'rtt, both of Rodcford. "We do straight-razor shaves Shop, questions. The first round will and all the old barber shop flank the be generic questions asked of stuff," said Renee Juergens, ': business all four firms, while the second who owns the shop with partner founder round will be questions specific Judy Gestrine. "We'll cut wom­ John to each firm. Ticket contest Dobozy. Enter our Facebook en's hair. Judy has a few wom­ "We expect it to last from 45 min­ en clients — some older ladies utes to one hour, but we've built in contest for a chance to she does color on. Mainly it's • time in case there's something we win a family four-pack men — we do basic barbering run into arid need to ask more ques­ of tickets to the CCHA stuff." tions," said board President Car­ semifinals Friday, March . With the traditional barber ol Middel. "There's extra time for 16, at Joe Louis Arena. more questions, if it's needed.'' Share the contest link pole outside, Dobozy's Barber­ with a Facebook friend shop doesn't take appointments. The board decided to seek pro­ and get an extra five -. There are four chairs and it's , posals from law firms with expe­ chances to win, if they first come, first serve. rience in public school law after also enter the contest. Juergens, a Westland resi­ declining to reappoint Lusk and dent, and Gestrine, who lives Albeftson as the district's legal Prizes will be award­ counsel during its organization­ ed March 13 and the in Wayne, met while working together at a Canton hair salon. al meeting last July. The firm has winners must be able to represented the district for more pick up the tickets on Founder John Dobozy, 77, had retired but had ended up taking in is the backer of the business. shave specialist. than 20 years. game day. back the business. You can enter by Juergens and Gestrine took "It's quite an operation with Since the, two meetings are spe­ clicking on the contest "I was working in the area over the business in early steam towels," said Dobozy. cial meetings, a decision won't be link in our Don't Miss and was looking for a shop. I December. "Some guys get a shave for made until the board's next reg­ met John's daughter and she "It's going better, than we a-special occasion. Some have ular meeting on Monday, March module at Hometown- 19, Middel said. life.com or by visiting said this place would be avail­ expected," said Juergens. never had a straight-razor our Facebook page at able, so I jumped on it," said Both women cut hair but • Juergens, whose husband Kev- smasonehometownlife.com | (313) 222-6751 httpy/www.facebook. Gestrine is the straight-razor Please see DOBOZY'S, A2 com/OEHometown.

INDEX Man faces prison in dragging case Community Life B5 Crossword Puzzle.... C3 By Darrell Clem Manning to remain free Weiss said Thursday, Education A4 Observer Staff Writer until he returns to court though he called the out­ Health B9 April 10 to start serving come "a fair resolution" Homes C2' A Westland man who his time, for both sides. Jobs .CI drove over a teenager ; Manning learned his Obituaries ...B8 and dragged him along fate after he pleaded no Sentence starts Services C3 Sports B1 a Canton road is facing contest in January to Manning, who has been Wheels C4 a two-year prison term, assault with intent to do free on bond, begins serv­ though his defense attor­ great bodily harm (less ing his two-year term ney said he can keep the than murder), a charge April 10 inside a Mich­ © The Observer & Eccentric crime off his record-as that could have landed igan prison for young Volume 47 • Number 84 .long as he stays out of him in prison for 10 years offenders, Weiss said, l trouble. for severely injuring- 19- but good behavior by . Home Delivery: ^^= Rodney Manning, a 20- year-old Jahlil Wilson of Manning can allow him {866)887-2737 ; year-old father of two, Westland during a dis­ through the state's Holm­ was sentenced Thursday pute last July 2 outside es Youthful Trainee Act Return Address: • =^= BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER by Wayne County Circuit a house party near Beck to keep the incident off 41304 Concept Or. E Rodney Manning of Westland begins serving a two-year Judge Vonda Evans, but andWoodlong.. his record. Plymouth Ml 48170 ===2 prison term April 10 for driving over a teenager and drag­ defense attorney Leon "I just believe there are ging him along a road. Weiss said Evans allowed no winners in this case," Please see SENTENCE, A2

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By LeAnne Rogers for the city. That includes tising sales. That's the "It is a way to bring new portf olio of opportunities advertising packages for Observer Staff Writer businesses who advertise city's portion of nearly revenue and help local to potential clients. every businesses budget." on city entrance signs, $56,000 total gross rev­ businesses, we expect that "This is a'terrific oppor­ Westland Parks and A three-year contract. with banners on fenc­ enue sold and is minus number (in revenue) to tunity for the City of . Recreation Director Rob­ extension to market West- es, under the ice at Mike nearly $19,000 in commis­ grow in the future," said Westiairid to generate rev­ ert Kosowski, whose land facilities events has Modano Arena and on golf sions. Mayor William Wild. enue and Westland busi­ department facilities been approved by the city carts at the municipal golf The contract extension The revenue generated nesses to get their name have much of the adver- council. course or sponsorships. continues the agreement by Reaction Direct goes out in the communi­ , rising, also recommended Reaction Direct, based Since the first contract through Dec. 31,2014. into the city's general ty," said Wild. "Reaction extending the contract. in Livonia, was original­ was approved, the city has Either party can termi­ fund. Wild said that Reac­ Direct has done an incred­ ly hired in 2010 to mar­ received nearly $37,000 in nate the contract with 30 tion Direct will soon be ible job working with the Irogersehometownlife.corn ket and sell advertising revenue from the adver­ days notice. marketing an expanded community and creating (313)222-5428

recalled charging $1.25 . When the barbershop DOBOZY'S for shave when he start­ opened 50 years ago, Continued from page A1 ed his career. . Dobozy said Wayne Road "When I was in barber was only three lanes — college, you used to have the middle lane was for shave and want to try it," to round people up to get passing. Across Wayne said Gestrine. "I have one a shave," said Gestrine. Road, just north of Cher­ guy who comes in every Dobozy opened his bar­ ry Hill, was an old farm­ Tuesday. He doesn't bershop in 1962 and not­ house and the old Cady shave at home." ed there had been a bar­ School. Still owner of ' The straight-razor bershop on that block of the building, Dobozy is shave costs $15 with a North Wayne Road for retired and spends his haircut or $18 for a shave over 100 years. For some time doing other things, alone. How long a shave# years, Dobozy's then-wife like being an extrain the takes can depend on how operated a beauty salon Clint Eastwood movie often the barber does the next to the barbershop. Gran Torino. shaves. "When I started, there "I'm on call, if there "We would do 10 or were more than 22,000 is a problem or some­ 15 people a day in bar­ barbers. Now, I expect one can't make it in," said ber college, then it would there are less than 5,000. Dobozy. take 10 or 15 minutes. If Beauticians got in and Dobozy's Barbershop you don't do it often, you barbers got out," said is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. get cautious and it takes Dobozy. "I was very for­ Tuesday through Friday longer," said Dobozy, who tunate. I have an uncle, a and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Canton resident Denise McLane had cousin and three brothers Saturday. PHOTOS BY TOM BEAUDOIN her hair washed before getting a who were barbers." Dobozy's Barber Shop co-owner Renee Juer- haircut from Dobozy's Barber Shop co- Irogersehometownlife.com gens trims the moustache of customer Jim owner Judy Gestrine. F'I'S'H'E'R (313)222-5428 Meloch, who lives in Wayne. FUNERAL HOME ^CREMATION SERVICES THINKING ABOUT... Family Owned and Operated Since 1955 Wilson, saying he still a violent clash between some of the windows. SENTENCE has nightmares after two groups, one of them Wilson said Manning FU Continued from page A1 being hit and dragged allegedly affiliated with then drove toward the a considerable distance a gang dubbed Loyalty party, ran off the road, FREE ESTIMATES under a car, gave chilling Before Respect. Wilson drove over him and Manning accepted testimony last November denied any gang involve­ dragged him until his but­ (734) 525-1930 (a plea agreement that during Manning's prelim­ ment. tocks were seared off and Our36th Year! prompted authorities to inary examination in 35th Wilson had testified his spine exposed. 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a A4.(W) SUE MASON, EDITOR . SUNDAY MARCH 11,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6751 , HOMETOWNLIFE.COM EDUCATION FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM LPS board mulls all-day kindergarten LIVONIA PUBLIC said. Currently, Michigan said. "We have to sort out program at just three ele­ favors all full-day or all . President Patrice Mang SCHOOLS school districts get a full where the 16.5 teachers mentary schools, one in . half-day, not both. Offer­ said the $500,000 for day of funding for each are coming from because each triad, would cost an ing both puts children three half-day kinder­ By Karen Smith. kindergartner, regardless' the state is not giving us additional $500,000 on \ in the half-day program garten classrooms would Observer Staff Writer of daily class time. Livo­ money to pay for it." top of the $1.5 million. "at an extreme disadvan­ have to come from anoth­ nia gets approximately He added that full-day She said parents seeking tage," she said. "This is er program. A counsel­ The Livonia school $8,200 per student. kindergarten should be "a a half-day option could starting from the get-go or for Allen Park Public board is expected to vote Liepa said the district local control issue." enroll their children in not giving them every Schools, she agreed offer­ March 19 on implement­ will need an addition­ The board discussed the district's developmen­ opportunity." ing both options would not ing full-day kindergarten al 16.5 full-time elemen­ the issue Monday. Offer­ tal kindergarten program. Vice-President Greg be "educationally sound." next school year. tary staff members, in ing the option would cost Liepa said parents Oke, an elementary prin­ Oquist said of 36 of 38 The move will cost the addition to furnishing 11 $500,000 always have the option of cipal in Center Line Pub­ surrounding school dis­ district an estimated $1.5 new classrooms. He said Trustee Colleen Burton picking their children up lic Schools/said parents tricts and all six local million. However, admin­ space is available within said she would prefer, if after a half day, though in his district who start private and parochial istrators are concerned it the existing elementary economically feasible, to he doesn't recommend • out the school year tak­ schools offer full-day kin­ will cost the district more buildings. offer parents the option . that from an education­ ing their kindergartners dergarten. Nine of those than double that, $3.3 mil­ Liepa said he agrees of half-day or full-day kin­ al standpoint. He said his home in the middle of the offering both full- and lion/if it doesn't imple­ full-day kindergarten is dergarten because some recommendation would day usually leave them half-day options are mov­ ment it. a good program, but calls kindergartners, even be for a full-day program in all day aftersever- ing to all full-day, she The state is expected to it an unfunded state man­ within the same families, for all kindergartners al weeks. "Ultimately the said. cut per-pupil funding in' date. aren't ready for a full-day except those in the devel­ kids get in there and they "The trend is to move half for kindergartners "I don't believe we're of school. opmental kindergarten want to be there all day," toward the full day." attending half days start­ going to have any choice Andrea Oquist, director program. he said, adding some­ ing in September, Super­ unless something chang­ of elementary programs, . Trustee Dianne Laura, a times it's the parents, not ksmith©hometownlife.com intendent Randy Liepa es in the state aid bill," he said offering a half-day retired principal, said she the kids, who aren't ready. (313)222-2098

Schoolcraft looks for 50 Difference Makers

In celebration of its 50th alumni who have gone out era in which they were their own unique way to anniversary, Schoolcraft into the world spreading influenced or had influ­ the college. We also have College is paying homage their influence, it is going ence on the college, and a had several alumni nom­ to those who have helped to be very difficult to nar­ brief description on their inated, including those make the college and row it down to only 50 Dif­ impact on Schoolcraft Col­ who have gone on to have the community what it is ference Makers." lege or how Schoolcraft , tremendous profession­ today. There are two primary College had an impact on al success as well as those Nominations are cur­ categories — those who their lives and their con­ .who are dedicated to com­ rently being accepted have made an impact on tribution to society. munity service, both local­ to recognize the 50 most Schoolcraft College and The Difference Mak- ly and in other areas of ' influential Difference those by virtue of their . ers will be celebrated in • the country." I Makers from Schoolcraft relationship to School­ a special section in the Instructors and.staff j JENNY JOHNSON/WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS College. craft College have had a Observer & Eccentric who have been instru­ "The Difference Mak­ significant impacton their Newspapers and Home­ mental in developing and 100 days ers campaign is a great / community, professional­ town Weekly Newspapers expanding programs, a opportunity for us to hon­ ly or personally. in April. Their stories will donor whose generosity Last month youngsters in Wayne-Westland Commu­ or the college's 50-year Nominees can be cur­ also be shared on School­ has provided scholarships nity elementary schools participated in activities that legacy of serving this rent students, alumni or craft's website and they for several years for doz­ focused on the number 100 in celebration of the community by recogniz­ former students, instruc­ will be honored at a recep­ ens of students, and sev­ 100th day of the school this year. With that mile­ ing the people who have tors, staff members, tion later this spring. eral volunteers have also stone out of the way, they're thinking about spring created that legacy," said donors, volunteers, board "We have had an inter­ been nominated. break in April and the last day of school on June 14. Dr. Conway A. Jef f ress, members, friends and esting mix of nomina­ • Nominations will be college president. "With community leaders. tions so far," said Michelle accepted through Satur­ thousands of faculty and Nominators need to pro­ Gaynier, communications day, March 31. Nomina- - staff, and hundreds of vide contact information coordinator. "Of course, tion forms are available volunteers, donors and on themselves and the there are some folks we on the college's website at CHECK US OUT DAILY ONLINE friends of the college nominee, basic informa­ would expect to see on www.schoolcraft.edu/50. helping to build the col­ tion about the nominee the list like our former Fore more information, lege through the years, and their relationship to college presidents, all of call (734) 4624412. hometownlife^^com and more than 300,000 the college, including the whom have contributed in

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All Saints Catholic School Kindergarten

Our full day kindergarten program exceeds the curriculum standards set forth by the State of Michigan. It is designed to ensure that every student reaches his/her academic potential, and includes Math, Science, Language Arts/Social Studies, Religion, Art, Music, Wednesday, March 14 * 4-7 pm RE. Computers and Library. at Schoolcraft College - Ra del iff Center Other highlights of our program include: • Book buddies- Organizations attending include: • After school clubs & activities. "$r Bloomfield Township Fire • Religious retreat • Field trips "A" Dearborn Police • Literacy & math coaches "A" Livonia Fire and Police • Smartboards & U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency •"A" Huron Valley Ambulance

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Woman charged with fraud in sale of two Westland homes By LeAnne Rogers was entered and bond'set 2011, and Nov. 19,2011, criminal enterprise, a 20- Malcom's arrest fol­ "These recent deed Observer Staff Writer at $15,000/10 percent for Malcom employed a year felony; nine counts lows an investigation fraud cases are examples each of the five individu­ scheme to sell five of forgery, a 14-year fel­ by Investigator Rodney that the Wayne Coun­ Two Westland homes al cases. homes she fraudulent- # ony; nine counts of utter­ Casarez of the Wayne ty Mortgage and Deed are among five homes The Westland homes . ly transferred into her' ing and publishing, also a County Mortgage and Fraud Task Force is vig­ a Detroit woman is were identified as being business's name. Mal­ 14-year felony; 17 counts Deed Fraud Task Force. ilant in protecting our accused of fraudulent­ located in the 30300 com registered the busi­ of identity theft, a five- The task force is an constituents most basic ly obtaining and selling block of Marshall Court ness, M Financial, LLC, year felony; one count of ongoing collaboration property rights, the right without the knowledge of and the 30200 block of on March 23,2011, with recording a fraudulent between Worthy, Wayne to own property," said t.he actual owners. Marshall Court. Those the Michigan Depart­ conveyance, a three-year County Register of Youngblood. "This is the Ebony Crystal Malcom, ' homes are in the Fair­ ment of Licensing and felony; one count of false Deeds Bernard J. Young- nation's first task force 35, has been charged field Glade subdivision, Regulatory Affairs. It pretenses $20,000 or blood and Wayne County of its kind and it contin­ with multiple felo­ a relatively new devel­ is alleged that Malcom more, a 15-year felony; Sheriff Benny Napoleon, ues to lead and train oth­ nies over the scheme to opment located north of hired unsuspecting real one count of attempted to combat the growing er jurisdictions in Michi­ sell the two Westland Van Born west of Mid- estate agents to begin false pretenses $20,000 * incidence of real estate gan and around the coun­ homes and three homes dlebelt. selling the properties or more, a five-year fel­ fraud in Wayne County. try in all aspects of this in Detroit. Malcolm was The charges filed by without the knowledge of ony; and two counts of The Task Force was cre­ new crime wave." arraigned Thursday in Wayne County Prosecu­ the true owners. false pretenses less than ated in 2005 by Worthy, Detroit 36th District tor Kym Worthy allege ' Malcom is facing one $200, which are 93-day Youngblood, and then- . lrogers©hometownlife.com Court. A not guilty plea that between April 4, count of conducting a misdemeanors. Sheriff Warren Evans. • (313)222-5428

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By Diane Gale Andreassi those said they didn't possibilities. Staff Writer go to church because AUTISM St. Joseph Pastor Fr. of their" child's autism. MINISTRY, Stan Tokarski describes Karen and Paul Schmid and Banks are Where: St. Joseph Cath­ the "All God's Children Schmid know what it's looking for more Face- Autism Ministry" as like to watch an autistic book visits. olic Parish, 830 S. Lafay­ ette St., South Lyon groundbreaking. son struggle with sitting "We are just getting "I am excited about . through a mass and they started and we're try­ More info: Call St this," Fr. Stan said. "I wonder about other fam­ ing to get the word out Joseph Church at (248) think it's a wonderful ilies who avoid church there," Karen said. "I 446-8700 and ask for opportunity for more altogether, because it's know there are people Karen Schmid or Patti people to be aware of just too hard. who have stopped going Banks; www.facebook. this. Karen is start­ They know how hard to church. Our hdpe is com/agcmin ing something that is it is when the sounds, that we can make this remarkable and laying sights and perfumes in successful at our church to take him and bring the foundation for some­ the church can make and then teach other him home it wasn't thing that hasn't been children with Autism people to do it at their worth it," Banks said. tried before." Spectrum Disorder churches so we aren't "Families need to feel Banks and Schmid (ASD) anxious and feel missing people out there accepted and not feel believe there are likely the need to make noise, who really need it."' ashamed." many other Catholics in move about and just Not only are nois­ South Lyon and the sur­ want to flee. Easily distracted es louder, odors stron­ rounding communities Karen has joined forc­ Karen describes her ger and lights brighter experiencing similar es with Patti Banks, who son as "amazing, he's for autistic children, but challenges. also has an autistic son, just amazing." But .' their balance can be off­ "We're learning as we to begin "All God's Chil­ learning to.deal with his set, too. go, but if we can employ dren Autism" minis­ behavior that results the same techniques that try at St. Joseph Catho­ from the autism has Religious education are used at school, ther­ lic church in South Lyon. been a challenge. Paulie SchmidandBanks are apy and home to reach is six, is brilliant at math They want to give fami­ HAL GOULD I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER investigating if a room fellow Catholics with lies like their's a place to and has been promoted at St. Joseph can be autism, we can ensure go and feel welcomed. to second grade at Salem From left in back, Karen Schmid, the Rev. Stan Tokarski designated for families that they will have a "Catholics have autism Elementary School. and Patti Banks and (front left) Paulie Schmid, 6, and Geno who need a controlled Christian home and a as well, where are these He was diagnosed with Banks, 6, at St Joseph Catholic Parish. The women are "atmosphere. Anoth­ community to grow in kids?" Karen asked. Asperger's syndrome, a putting together a ministry to help families with autistic er part of the ministry and feel supported," "Families need support high-functioning form children attend Mass and receive religious instruction. is to develop religious Banks said. "At the same and the perfect place of autism that causes a education programs time, parishioners will for that should be from lot of behavior issues. there was more than him techniques and an autis- where autistic children benefit from autism their church. I want to Little tasks can become being a strong personal­ • tic child's behavior can can more easily par­ awareness and ideally, start with a catechism overwhelming. When ity and quirky. We would escalate. ticipate in classes and acceptance." Paulie walks into a gro­ give his brother time out in some cases finding program to bring back cery store, for instance, Banks explains that For more information families who have left and it would work. Just a her son, Geno's behav­ different ways to inte­ visit "All God's Children his heightened senses time out with him would grate them into existing and a sensory friendly accentuate the humming ior at church was so dis­ Autism Ministry at St. room for them to attend take two hours and.it tracting and difficult. classes. Paul Schmid Joseph Catholic Church" of the fluorescent lights; never seemed to help." is a Novi teacher and mass and not feel like the odors from the bak­ "I had to stop going to on Facebook and fill- they're being disrup­ Teachers and staff at church," Banks said. "I is Paulie's catechism out the survey provided. ery and fish counter Salem have taught Pau-, hope to get other par­ teacher at St. Joseph's Hard copies of the sur­ tive. The parents don't are maximized. Autistic . this year. • have to be concentrating kids also tend to process lie and the Schmid's how ents and families com­ vey are also available at on their kids the whole every comment as liter­ to deal with his behavior. fortable in a church set­ The ministry would St. Joseph's. time and missing out on al. There are no blacks "I don't know what we ting." give autistic children • Call St. Joseph Church mass." and whites. would have done with­ Banks tried getting resources to the cate­ at (248) 446-8700. Karen has provided a out them," Schmid said. Geno in a catechism chism program for the Schmid and Banks can questionnaire on Face- "He was our first "We've been so blessed class, but he couldn't • preparation of the Holy be contacted by e-mail book, at www.facebook. (Paulie has a broth­ with all the people there. deal with the classroom Sacraments and possi­ at allgodschildrenminis- com/agcmin, to gauge er, Frankie, 4 and a sis­ They have changed his setting and began run- • bly support groups; a [email protected] or www. whether or not there is ter, Clara, nine months) life and ours."' ning up and down the babysitting program facebook.com/agcmin. a need. Initially it drew and we had nothing to Volunteers teaching halls looking for his two and even a vacation ' responses from eight compare him to," Karen catechism, however, siblings. bible school. Schmid and dandreassi8hometownlife.com families and seven of said. "We realized that don't always know these "It was so exhausting. Banks aren't limiting the (248)437-2011, Ext. 262

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As we look forward to or visit us on the web scheduled at 2 p.m. the for beginning yoga class. application, searching for another spring, it's hard anytime at westlandli- second Tuesday of each Lois will bring mats for a job, or any other job- not to think back on the brary.org. month. all participants unless related activity? Stop by news that occupied the HIGHLIGHTED New Solutions for you have one like to use. the library, where com­ front pages of most mag­ ACTIVITIES Fibromyalgia: 7 p.m. Class size is limited so puters are set up specif­ azines, newspapers, March 13 sign up at the Reference ically for job seekers. A and Twitter feeds this Food for Fines Contin­ . Fibromyalgia is a dev­ Desk for no more than • librarian will be available time last year. The Arab ues through March astating illness that four classes at this time. to help. Drop in. No res­ Spring was in full force The Westland Public affects millions of peo­ Screenwriting: 7 p.m. ervation needed. marked by actions taken Library is teaming up ple in the United States. March 15, age 16 and up Drop-in Knitting Nights by many thousands of cit­ with Gleaners Commu­ Join Dr. Brian Brackney Screenwriter and nov­ @ the Library: 7 p.m. izens of Tunisia, Egypt, nity Food Bank during of Brackney Chiropractic elist Drew Tierney leads every Wednesday. Every­ Libya, Yemen, Bahrain Women's History Month Health Center in Canton a new, monthly library one welcome, including and Syria to call attention id understanding of the to save you some mon­ and the Foundation for workshop in writing . • crocheters. to pro-democracy demon­ concept so many in the ey on your fines and help Wellness Professionals scripts for the big and Chess Group: 7-8:45 strations across the Mid­ world value. feed a whole lot of fam­ to learn safe, effective, ^all screens. Sign up p.m. Thursdays and 1-4 • dle East. In framing the dis­ ilies and people in need. and natural alternative online or e-mail andy. p.m. Saturdays Although few of us may cussion about democ­ Just bring any'tion-per- methods for addressing schuck@westlandlibrary. Like to play chess? even think about democ­ racy's emotional ties ishable, unexpired (June Fibromyalgia andchron- org if you're interested. Want to get better? racy, less of us are even to a people, both, Ste­ ,2012 sell by date) food ' ic pain symptoms. Find Zumba Dance Party: Come to the library and able to put into words phen L. Carter's Civili­ item to the library dur­ out why toxic chemicals 7:30 p.m. March 20 play a couple of games. exactly what is democra­ ty: Manners, Morals and ing the month of March can lead to this disor­ Lisa English for a Zum­ Bring your own board or cy. According to the Mer- the Etiquette of Democ­ and receive $2 off exist­ der, the role of exercise ba® Dance Party! The use one of ours. Novic­ riam Webster dictionary, racy explores what it is ing fines (up to $20 total and stress, and how to Zumba® program fuses es to Chess Masters are democracy is defined as • about democracy that per account). In 2010, help your body overcome hypnotic Latin rhythms all welcome. No signup a "government in which unleashed such strong we held this event and this disorder without the and easy-to-follow moves required. the supreme power is personal reactions among received almost 2,000 use of toxic drugs. This to create a one-of-a-kind Computer classes are vested in the people and all of us, while, Anatoly food items and forgave is the third of a four- fitness program. Be sure offered all year long. exercised by them direct­ Shaharansky's The Case almost $3,000 in fines. . part series, Looking Out to wear comfortable Contact the library ly or indirectly through a for Democracy: The Pow­ Let's see if we can top for Your Health. Sign up ' clothing and low tread to find out more. The system of representation er of Freedom to Over­ that this year. For a list online at westlandlibrary. shoes. All fitness levels library offers One-on-one usually involving periodi­ come Tyranny and Terror of high-need items, call org/events or call the welcome. No dance expe­ computer classes. Call cally held free elections." 1 focuses on the struggle the library at 73 326-6123 library at (734) 326-6123 rience necessary. Teens (734)326-6123.- President Thomas Jef­ for democracy because, or stop by any one of the to reserve a seat. and adults welcome. ferson, who wrote the "a democracy that hates service desks. Library Board of Trust­ Space is limited. Sign up The library will be Declaration of Indepen­ us is much safer than a Friends of the Library ees meeting: 7 p.m. for no more than two ses- • closed Friday, March dence, is often referred dictatorship that loves meeting: 2 p.m. March 13 March 14 sions at a time. Call the 16, for a staff in-service. to as the Father of us." Democracy. So it may The Friends of the The Library Board library or check our web­ There will be no Fri.day - seem hard to believe to Translating the out­ Library is an indepen­ meets on the second site for more dates, west- Evening Movie tonight. those fighting for democ­ line of democracy into dent group of local resi­ Wednesday of each month landlibrary.org/events racy to hear that various the world of the Middle dents and library users at 7 p.m. in one of the • Job Seekers Lab: 11 Information Central was data in the United States East, many will attest, that helps support and library's meeting rooms. a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, compiled by Marilyn Kwik, has shown that only 40- is exciting as we watch promote the Library and Board meetings are open 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays and head of adult services. 60 percent of Americans it unfold in front of our its mission. New mem­ to the general public. 1-4 p.m. Fridays. The William P. Faust Public vote in national elections eyes. Discussions about bers are always wel­ Yoga for Beginners: Have a question regard­ Library is at 6123 Central though these numbers how democracy will be - come. The Friends plan 5:45 p.m. March 15, ing formatting your City Parkway, Westland. For may be a little higher defined in the Middle • book sales and other Adults and Teens resume, setting up an e- more information, call (734) when state and municipal East have been abun­ fundraising activities for Join Lois Gannon of mail account, attaching 326-6123 or go online to dant as in Democracy • the library. Meetings are evolve studio in Ypsilanti your resume to an online westlandlibrary.org. voting rates are exam­ in the Middle East, edit­ ined. What is it about ed by John C. Daven­ democracy that so many port, Fareed Zakaria's people are willing to chal­ The Future of Freedom: lenge their government Iliberal, Democracy at. and even lose their life Home and Abroad and Metal Sale • All Wicker, Decorative over? 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BOYS HOCKEY MU's Scott adds forward Churchill busted in quarters by North Madonna University men's soccer coach Eric Scott added another By Brad Emons quarterfinal at Trenton's Kennedy coach Scott Lock said. "We'll take Aluia and Jack Stander proved to be piece to his recruiting Observer Staff Writer Arena. / , those tight games we lose and trade. more than enough as Churchill was puzzle for the 2012 The Norsemen will make their them for wins in (state) playoff s. ousted in the Elite Eight for the sec­ season with the recent Records can.be deceiving and the first state semifinal appearance How we define ourselves is how ond straight year. signing of Almont for­ regular season apparently doesn't since 2009 when they face off we do in the playoffs. Right now Aluia ripped a top-shelf laser ward Aaron Schapman meanathing. against East Kentwood (19-9)'begin- we have four (MLHL) teams in the shot in between the circles past to an NAIA letter-of- Just ask GrossePointe North, . ning at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Plym­ ' Final Four. Churchill netminder Alex Estes intent. which evened its record Wednes­ outh's Compuware Arena 'The kids have been playing great at 3:21 of the second, while Sland­ The_ 6-foot-2 forward day night at 14-14 with a 3-0 vic­ "The MLHL (Michigan Interscho- in the playoffs for two weeks. The er's shot, coming front from the left is a four-year letter tory over Livonia Churchill in the lastic Hockey League) is so tight it . guys are having fun right now." winner who earned MHS AA Division 1 boys hockey prepares us for the playoffs," North Second-period goals by Joseph Please see HOCKEY, B3 Division 3 All-State honors as a senior. Schapman was also a three-time All-Blue Wa­ GIRLS HOOPS ter Athletic Conference selection who helped the Raiders earn a spot in the Division 3 state Warriors lose semifinals as a junior. "Aaron is a player that likes to get others involved, and will help 65-38 to'D' us in the attack over the next few years," Scott said. "He's good champ Lakes on the ball, under­ stands how to move By Brad Emons off it, and I am look­ Observer Staff Writer ing forward to seeing how he impacts our Lutheran Westland finally met its program over the next match Thursday night after enjoy­ four years." ing its best state girls basketball MU captured the tournament run in school history. 2011 Wolverine-Hoo- Two-time defending Class D sier Athletic Confer­ champion Waterf ord Our Lady of the Lakes shot the lights out during ence playoffs and the first half en route to a convinc­ advanced to the NAIA ing 65-38 regional final win over National Championship the visiting Warriors, who bowed for the third time in out with a 15-9 overall record. . program history. The Lakers, 20-4 overall, advance to their third straight quarterfinal Tuesday at Waterfor d Kettering to face Saginaw Michigan Lutheran PHOTOS BY ROB WIDDIS | SPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS CY0 football Seminary. John Glenn junior guard Nick Daniels (left) ferids off Romulus defender Aveon Simmons during Wednes­ ' Registration for 2012 Host Lakes connected on ll-of-18 day's Class A district semifinal thriller at Wayne.. St. Michael CYO ball. first-quarter shots (61.1 percent), football will be from 4- including five three-pointers en 8 p.m. Thursday, March route to a 28-11 lead over the War­ 15 at the grade school riors. cafeteria, 11311 Hub­ Waterfor d Our Lady continued Heartbreaker bard, Livonia. its assault during the second quar­ • Teams offered ter by outscoring the Warriors 16-7 include Varsity (grades — going 6-of-12 from the field—as seven-eight), JV (grades the lead ballooned to 44-18 at half- .. Romulus eludes Glenn upset bid, 66-64 five-six) and Freshman time. (fourth grade). Official ^ 4'We played really well tonight in- ._/.._. y( . By Brad Emons .;,'.,. ]. practice begins the ' the first half," Lakes' coach Steve '.-..','.. Observer Staff Writer .'".- . second week of August Robak said. "I was extremely hap­ (through Oct.) with inT py with that half of play. Now we Westland John Glenn's boys basket­ season practices from get ready to the quarterfinals and ball team laid it all on the line Wednes­ 5:30-7:30 p.m. that never gets old. We've been day night against No. 2-ranked Romulus The registration fee \ there before and we're very excit­ in the Class A district semifinal at Wayne is $160. The St. Michael ed to be there." Memorial. program is offered to ' All told, Lakes made 10 three- Before a packed gym, the underdog ' registered members \ pointers on. the night. Rockets went toe-to-toe for fourth quar­ or students currently "It's a good night, a little above ters with the favored Eagles, only to come in grades three-seven i average," Robak said. "We've been up two points short, 66-64, thanks to a 12- of the St. Damian, St. shooting it better of late, which foot fadeaway jumper by Wes Clark with Robert Bellarmine, St. is nice to see because vye've real­ 2.1 seconds left. Theodore and regis­ ly struggled most of the season as "We played so great," said Glenn coach tered families of St. a team shooting the 'three.' But it's Dan Young, whose team bowed out with Genevieve parishes. (No been coming together latelyand a 17-5 record. "We played as good as we waiver is required.) ' that's good timing." qould play. It was one of the best games For more informa­ > Lutheran Westland second-year I've ever been a part of other than the tion, call Paul Tripp, . coach Sandi Wade tried three dif­ last two seconds. They'd make a run, we'd director of football and ferent-defenses in an attempt to make a run — the entire game. It was a varsity coach, at (248) slow down the Lakers. - great high school game." 563-0858; or athletic "We started in'man'because After Glenn missed a pair of free administrator Kate Bar- throws with 55.66 seconds left with the czuk at (734) 421-7360, our backbone all season has been • John Glenn's Eric Covile (left) and Wes Clark (right) of game tied at 64-all, Romulus used a pair of Ext. 205. 'man,'" she said. ."We're a good, sol- Romulus battled for the rebound during Wednesday's Please see WARRIORS, B2 Class A district semifinal thriller at Wayne. Please see GLENN,' B4 Hodgson inks 2 MU recruits Madonna University Orange Crush women's soccer coach Jeff Hodgson announced the signing of two play­ ers for the 2012 season Upstart GC ousts Churchill in district including Jennifer Jurcak, an outside midfielder By Ed Wright onship game with a 55- off-set the career night from Utica Eisenhower, Observer Staff Writer 48 triumph over Red- of ChurchiU's Robert and Blaire Schmalen- ford Union, swept the Foster Jr., who blew up berg, a goalkeeper from Fear the orange. two-game regular-sea­ for 31 points, including Warren Cousino. Just a few weeks son series — but that 11 in the fourth quarter. The 5-fodt-3 Jurcak is a removed from being was before Garden City "He wasn't even on our three-year letter winner one of those teams decided to turn its season scouting report," Steele to helped Eisenhower to you'd want to schedule into a script for a Disney said. three straight Macomb for homecoming, Gar­ movie. The biggest problem Area Conference and den City's boys basket­ "We're playing more for the Chargers (7-14) Division 1 district titles. ball team has become as a team now and we're was that Foster Jr. didn't The honorj roll student very dangerous — and much more confident have much help. Next on also earned All-MAC Red it couldn't have picked a in ourselves," said Gar­ the Churchill scoring led­ first-team honors as a better time. den City senior Tyler ger was Dwayne Scott, junior. On Wednesday, the sud­ Steele, who racked up 12 who netted five points. "Jennifer is a very denly surging Cougars points and a team-high "The boys have start­ quick player and that repelled a late Livonia 14 rebounds. "It's just all • is what I have been ' coming together." ed believing in them­ Churchill rally to win selves the past couple trying to bring in the 59-52 in a Class A dis­ "We feel like we're the of weeks," said Garden last couple of years," trict semifinal at Livonia underdog," added senior Hodgson said. "She is Franklin. Improving to 8- guard Matt Stark, "and City coach Greg William­ son, whose team lost an also a possession type 14 overall and working that we have nothing to player with a knack for on a four-game winning lose." earlier meeting (Dec. 13) to Churchill, 53-50. the goal." streak, the Cougars met Stark-was phenomenal The 5-11 Schmalen- Western Wayne Athlet­ down the stretch when "It's been kind of mag­ ical to see. We're play­ berg posted a 9-1-2 ic Conference Red Divi­ he chalked up eight of his record last season while .- PHOTO BY ED WRIGHT ing with more of an edge sion rival Redford Thur­ team-leading 24 points. leading the Patriots to Churchill's Karl Tiama (4) is trapped by Garden City de­ ston for Friday's district He also contributed nine than we did earlier in the the MAC Blue Division fenders Jeremiah Vera-Burgos (back) and Jay Sheppard championship. rebounds. season. We're playing title as a junior. (right) during Wednesday's Class A district semifinal at The Eagles, who Steele and Stark need­ more physical and get- Livonia Franklin. advanced to the champi­ ed to play well to help Please see ORANGE, B4 msm ' -. '•-•': B2 (WL) . Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, March 11,2012 J LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

COLLEGE BASEBALL Crusaders pick up 2 more wins on Florida spring trip The Madonna University innings to improve his mark Reitz suffered the loss. for-4 with two RBI for Point hits to captured Game One led baseball team is finding Florida to 2-0. The Crusaders ended their Park (12-3).. by Barron, who went 3-f or-4 to its liking at the tail end of its The loss dropped Olivet Naz­ trip Saturday with a sin­ In the opener, Point Park, with one RBI. 10-day spring trip.. arene to 9-5 overall. gle nine-inning game against starter Nathan Spohn (2-0) and Other offensive contributors On Friday, the Crusaders Earlier in the day, MU broke Grace in Winter Haven. reliever Mike Tullio combined for MU included Deeg (2-for- traveled to St. Petersburg and a 4-4 deadlock with three'runs to scatter nine hits over seven 3, three RBI); Billy Hardin III chalked up two wins at the in the top of the seventh to Thursday recap innings. (2-f or-3, two RBI); Pelletier (2- Walter Fuller Complex with beat Grace (1-1). The Crusaders split their Losing pitcher Jeremy Good­ f or-3) and Garrett Rebain (two a 7-6 victory over Olivet Naz- MU starter Erik Wright Thursday double-header ing (1-3) went all seven innings, RBI). arene (111.) and a 7-4 triumph (Canton) worked the first 5.1 with Point Park University allowing one earned run on sev­ MU starter Matt Cook (2-0) over Grace College (Ind.) in innings, allowing four earned (Pa.) dropping the opener, 4- en hits and three walks, while went all seven innings to pick the RussMatt Central Florida runs on seven hits and five 2, b,efore hanging on for a 4-3 fanning five. up the win while striking out Invitational. walks. He struck out five. victory in the nightcap at Pat Pelletier went 3-f or-3, while eight and not allowing a walk. MU scored three times in Middle reliever Travis Schu- Thomas Stadium in Leesburg, Dan Harder added two hits. He scattered seven hits. the fifth, two more in the sixth ba (1-0), who got two outs in Fla. Drew Adamiec knocked in both Olivet Nazarene (9-3-1) got and one in the top of the sev­ the sixth, picked up the victo­ Steve Pelletier (Farmington) MUruns. "" two hits and five RBI from enth to rally past Olivet Naza- ry, while Stempek pitched a led MU (11-9) with five hits on Marlon Leyva went 2-for-4 Daniel Hall, while Adrian Per­ rene and improve" to 13-9 over­ scoreless seventh to pick up the day while Victor Barron and Rob Novia had two RBI for ez went 3-for-3 with three RBI. all. his second save. added two hits and a pair of • Point Park. Winning pitcher Ben Heller Right fielder Josh Deeg Designated hitter Matt Cook RBIs in the RussMatt Invita; pitched six scoreless innings, went 3-for-3, including a solo went 2-for-3 with three RBI, tional win. Wednesday split allowing just two hits and homer, to pace MU's 11-hit while Garrett Rebain (Plym-' . Josh Deeg (1-2) picked up the On Wednesday, Madonna split • three walks. attack. Drew Adamiec and . outh) added two hits and victory in Game Two, throw- " a pair against Olivet Nazarene MU starter Aaron Saarela Dan Harder each added two an RBI. Spencer Sarel also ing 5.2 innings and striking out (111.) winning the opener, 13-1, was roughed up for seven runs hits in the win. knocked in two runs. three before Randall Stempek while losing the nightcap, 12-0, on seven hits in three innings, The Crusaders used four Josh Petry belted a 3-run closed out the final 1.2 innings at Chain of Lakes Park in Win­ while reliever Travis Schuba pitchers with reliever Randall homer in the first inning for for his first career save. - ter Haven, Fla. fared no better giving up four Stempek going the final 1.1 Grace', while reliever Mike Javier Marticorena went 2- The Crusasders collected 14 runs on four hits.

Warriors get by stubborn Hawks

By Brad Emons trict favorite Detroit ball inside and got some • Observer Staff Writer Westside Christian (14-6). easy shots. See related story. "When it got down to Lutheran High West- Westside also advanced crunch time I think we land had its eyes fixat­ Wednesday night with a started looking around ed on a spot in the Class 75-54 win over Plymouth for somebody else to D district boys basketball Christian Academy. •' .make something happen. finals, but first the War­ Sophomore Ryan Schaf- But we were able to make riors had to get past next- fer scored 11 of his 17 enough plays and made door neighbor Westland points during the second some shots." Huron Valley Lutheran. half for HVL, which ral­ Nate Kemppainen and Senior Dawson Daven­ lied to witKin three in the Milan Monk chipped in port scored 15 points and final period after trailing with 14 and 10 points, junior Brandon Wyman 36-21 at halftime. respectively, for Huron added 10 Wednesday "They (Huron Valley) Valley (6-15). night as the Warriors did a nice job of jump­ The Hawks connected completed the task with ing on us in the middle of on 10-of-18 free throws, a 60-52 win over the host' the third quarter," said. while Lutheran Westland Hawks. Lutheran Westland coach fared better going 11-of- The victory put Luther­ Doug Haller, whose team 15. • ' .' an Westland (12-9) in the beat HVL for the third championship final Fri­ time this season. "Give bemonsOhometownlife.com day at HVL to face dis- them credit. They got the (313)222-6851

GIRLS HOCKEY North 8-goal surge trips Blazers By Brad Emons McCarthey); and Julia Henderson Observer Staff Writer ... . ' (from Melissa Mermiges and Bryn ; Moody). Livonia Ladywood jumped out to a 3-0 North then scored three more times lead, only to have Grosse Pointe North in the second period to take a 6-3 storm back for eight unanswered goals advantage - Katelyn Bowles (from Wednesday night for a 8-4 victory over Henderson); McCarthy (from Villani the Blazers in the Division 1 state girls and Cusmano); and Villani (from Cus- hockey semifinals at Edgar Arena. mano). Ladywood ends its season at 10-14 Mermiges made it 7-3 from Bowles overall, while North improved to 21-3 and Natalie Skorupski to start the third and secured a spot in Saturday's state period before Ladywood's Katie Folk championship final at Edgar. scored to stop the bleeding. The Blazers scored twice in the open­ Bowles then capped the scoring with ing minute of play on goals by Rana her second of the night from Skorupski Freij (from Erin Cronyn) and Cronyn and Henderson. (from Freij). Ladywood goalie Sarah Koch stopped ' Lane Kolpacke's goal from Rachel 31 shots, while North's Emma Huellm- Fradette with 10:26 remaining in the antel made 15 saves. . • first period put Ladywood up 3-0. North finished 18-2 in the Michigan But the Norsewomen tied it by the Metro Girls High School Hockey League, end of the first period 3-all on goals while the Blazers wound up 8-12. by Sara Villani (from Jennifer Cus- mano); Cusamano (from Catherine bemonsOhometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 \ PHOTO BY ANDREW KIELTYKA Karl Moore (42), a 6-foot-5 forward, has been Schoolcraft's leading scorer and rebounder all season long for the 19-12 Ocelots. of attacking them and hit­ and other coaches have WARRIORS ting some go-behinds for told me she's one of the' Continued from page B1 some open 'threes.' best post players they've id 'man' team. I knew "They're good and seen. She does a really coming in it was "going unselfish, willing to pass good job holding her seal, No. 1 Bears end to be rough matching up to a teammate that's open. posting up well and hits . against them. We tried Someone makes a shot • her free throws. She's it the first quarter and it or two — that's the girl just a good leader for the didn't work. We tried a 3- we're looking for and her team." 2 zone. Then, at halftime time will come." Wade-was pleased with S'craft's season we went over and did like The Warriors commit­ her team's progress this ' a matchup zone for them. ted a total of 21 turnovers season, which included By Brad Emons floor (30-of-57), including 9^-21 from It seemed to help a bit, and shot 15-of-46 from its first-ever regional vic­ Observer Staff Writer three-point range (42.9 percent). but the hardest thing is the floor (32.6 percent). tory. Moore, a 6-foot-5 forward, ended a boxing out. But I think Meanwhile, seven of "It was an amazing So much for these Bears hibernating stellar season for the Ocelots with 22 we did a pretty good job the 10 Laker triples came turnaround," she said. "If in the winter. points and 11 rebounds. He was 7^of- matching up. That's the • during the opening half. you look back to where Mott Community College, the nation's 12 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the best we could do going "I was just hoping we were... it was an top-ranked junior college team in Divi­ foul line, but committed nine of School­ against them." they'd miss one," said amazing journey. Not just sion II, got out of the gate quickly and craft's 28 turnovers on the afternoon. The Warriors were only Wade with a laugh. from this year, but from racked up its 30th win of the season Fri­ Lydell Mason (Westland John Glenn) outscored 21-20 in the "They're a good three- last year when we were 2- day at the expense of visiting Ocelots, added 12 points and eight rebounds for second half, but the dam­ point team. We knew that 19 my first year of coach­ 91-72, in the NJCAA District 9 semifi­ Schoolcraft. age had been done over coming in they'd be a ing." nals in Flint. Sophomore forward Daniel Hill the first 16 minutes. good three-point shooting The Warriors lose four The Bears (30-1) were tied at 11- (Wayne Memorial), also playing his Senior guard Carlee • team. We did the best we seniors including Ter- all after a layup by Schoolcraft's Karl final game as an Ocelot, finished with 11 Cottrell scored 18 points could. That was a faster- ranella, Hannah Conley, Moore with 12:09 remaining in the first points, while second-year point-guard to'surpass the 1,000-point paced game than what we Taylor Wiemer and Erica half, but then woke up and took com­ Mohamed Elhaj dished out six assists. mark in her career to were used to playing." Killian — all starters. mand by going on a 39-17 run to lead 50- Schoolcraft shot 47.1 percent from the leadLakes. Lutheran Westland once "They really bought 28 at intermission. floor (24-of-51) and 88.5 percent from Junior guards Ava again relied on the one- in and started believing Mott never let Schoolcraft get closer the foul line (23-of-26). Doetsch and Lexie Robak two scoring and rebound­ in what we were doing," than 18 the rest of the way. The Ocelots, who lost to Mott for the - added 15 and 14, respec­ ing punch of 6-foot senior Wade said. "They showed Guard John Taylor paced Mott and third time this season, enjoying their tively, while senior guard center Amanda Terranel- a lot of confidence play­ all scorers with a game-high 28 points, best campaign under fourth-year coach TpriDuffey added 11. la, who finished with 19 ing this year. They including 5-of-12 from three-point Randy Henry with a 19-12 record. All four had scored in points and nine rebounds, stepped up. It's going to range. Mott, meanwhile, advances to the Dis­ double figures by half- and 5-10 junior forward be rough losing them a Mott, which led by as many as 27 in . trict 9 title game 1 p.m. Saturday at' time. Aldreanna Fikes, who little bit, but we've set up the second half, also got 20 points from home against MCCAA Eastern Confer­ "We had an idea they'd added 10 points and 11 a good foundation for my forward Ralph Eason on 8-of-9 shooting ence runner-up Oakland CC (26-4) with play man (defense) boards. program and I'm excit- . from the floor. Jacob Perry came off the a trip to the NJCAA Division II Tour­ and zone," Robak said. "She's a great play­ ed." bench to added 12 points, while start­ nament at stake, March 20-24, in Dan­ "Our team is pretty well er, a good kid who works ing guard Darryl Marshall chipped in ville, EL geared to play either. We hard," Wade said of Ter- bemonsOhometownlife.com with 11. did a nice job in transition ranella. "So many people (313)222-6851 The Bears shot 52.6 percent from the bemonsOhometownlife.com 1(313)222-6851 online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SRORTS Observers Eccentric | Sunday, March 11,2012 ' (WL) . B3 Crusaders perk up BOYS HOOPS in Mobile Tourney Detroit Westside throttles

If s been the tale of two seven earned runs on 12 Amber Rafko went 2- Lutheran High Westland tournaments so far for the hits and five walks? f or-2 with an RBI to pace Madonna University wom­ Barley went 3-for-4, while MU's six-hit attack. By Brad Emons Lutheran Westland went scoreless for en's Softball team. Erin Mayes belted a 3-run Jeni Bollenbacher went Observer Staff Writer the next three minutes and 46 seconds • After starting with a 1-5 homer for MU. 2-for-3 with an RBI for the before senior center Dawson Daven­ record in the National Fast- On Tuesday, MU posted •Cardinals (0-7). The odds were stacked heavily Friday port hit a free throw to make it 13-11. pitch Coaches Association wins over Spring Hill (Ala.), • Morningside(2-l)got night against Lutheran High Westland The Warriors would not score a sin­ Leadoff Classic, March 2- 7-6, and Notre Dame Col­ thr.ee hits apiece from in the Class D district boys district boys gle point again until 4:44 was left in the 4, inPanama City, Fla., the lege, 5-1. Shelby Feldt and Jordan basketball final against Detroit West-' third period on a pair of foul shots by Crusaders took a break Cox and Caitlyn Keuve- Johnson and scored twice side Christian. Nick Flanery. Thursday after capturing laar each collected three in the bottom of the sixth The Warriors were literally looking up "We came out and tried to play their four-of-six earlier this week hits in the win over Spring to edge the Crusaders. to a Westside front line boasting 6-foot- tempo," Boler said. "At the same time in the University of Mobile Hill. Johnson, the winning 8 senior Robert Aldridge, 6-7 junior for­ we were trying to do tlje same things (Ala) Classic. The Crusaders used all pitcher, gave up five ward Kaion Seales and 6-6 junior for­ they were doing. It just didn't work for On Wednesday, MU defeat­ three pitcher with Pavilanis earned runs on seven hits ward Tomial Gary. , us. That's not our style of play." ed Notre Dame College (2-2) getting the win in mid­ over six innings before Lutheran Westland, whose tallest Seales finished with a game-high (Ohio), &4, after falling to . dle relief. reliever Emma Remy starter is 6-1, hung close for a quarter 13 points, while Derrick Brooks and Campbellsville (Ky.), 8-6. Jake Bourgeois went 3- came on in the seventh to before Westside turned on the after­ Aldridge added 12 and 11, respectively. Jackie Barley went 2-for- for-5 with homer and five pick up the save. burners highlighted an 18-1 second "Kaion Seales he's been a vocal lead­ 4 with three RBI, while win­ RBI for Spring Hill (43). Pavilanis took the loss, quarter run en route to a convincing 66- er and a leader on the floor, and as well ning pitcher Bree Cramp- •. Minch pitched a com­ allowing six runs (but only 35 victory at Westland Huron Valley . in the classroom," Boler said. "He's ton and Arielle Cox each plete-game three-hitter two earned) on nine hits Lutheran. been our leader this year." added two hits for MU, in the victory over Notre and three walks. "First half we did what we wanted to Davenport and Matt Sylvester tal­ which improved to 5-7 over­ Dame. . Barley went 3-for-4 with do," said Lutheran High Westland coach lied seven and six, respectively, for the all Kristen Drabek belted a an RBI, while Karleigh Doug Haller, whose team led 10-9 after . Warriors, who committed a total of 23 Crampton (1-0) gave up 2-run homer, while Minch Creighton also drove in one quarter. "But they're dangerous in ' turnovers and shot only 16-of-63 from just one hit and one run helped her own cause by two runs. transition obviously. We did a better job the floor (25.3 percent). over the final three innings knocking in a pair of runs. Madonna started Fri­ of it in the first quarter. • , "(Dearborn) Advanced Tech was in relief of starteB Angela The Crusaders started day in the Gulf Coast Invi­ "The second quarter - two things - pretty athletic, but not the size and the Pavilanis. the Mobile Classic on Mon­ tational hosted by the Uni-. obviously they got out scored some length (of Westside)," Haller said. "It Christine Camp (34) took day with a 3-1 win over versity of Mobile with more points on the fastbreak, but what was tough for us offensively. We did a the loss for Notre Dame. Concordia University of games against Short- did we score? One point? Now we're pretty good job moving the ball around, Campbellsville (11-5) got Anin Arbor followed by a 6- . er University and 3 p.m. down 16 at the half and going into the but they have so much length and ath­ homers from Bailey Dil- 5 loss toMorningside (la.). Thomas University. • third, and now you've got to kind of leticism - they cover a lot of ground lender, Kristin Benton and Minch picked up her The Crusaders closed out change things up and kind of make quickly." " Brooke Boils in the win first win of the year with their spring trip with three some things happen." The Warriors end their season at 12- over the Crusaders. a five-hitter of seven games on Saturday against The Warriors couldn't make it happen 10 overall. . Losing pitcher Hall- innings. She struck out No. 22-ranked Mobile, Bry­ in the third as Westside, a state semif i- "I'm proud of the way we played," ie Minch (Garden City) seven and walked only an College and sixth-ranked nalist from a year ago, went on a 21-8 Haller said. "It's a tough game and you slipped to 2-5 as she allowed one. . Belhaven University. run to lead 48-19. have to play really, really well to beat "To advance, we have to play better a team like that. Give them credit- in the first half," said Westside third- they're good, and I'm sure they'll con­ year coach Greg Boler, whose team tinue to do well." improved to' 14-8 overall. "In the open­ Westside moves into the region­ Mott women stun S'craft in District ing minutes we came out flat. For a lot al semifinals beginning at 6 p.m. Mon­ of the guys it was nerves because it was day at Bloomfield Hills Roeper to face 11 -18 Bears win, 77-65 the first time they've been here. We Southfield Christian only return two kids off last year's team "We've played a tough schedule, Ballenger Fieldhouse proved to be a who made the run to the Final Four. The mostly Class A and B schools this house of horrors Friday night for the rest are JV kids, ninth and 10th grad­ year," Boler said. "We've lost eight Schoolcraft College women's basketball ers. First-year nerves, especially with games by two or less. I think that's team. our guards. We start two sophomore helped us right now going into March, The heavily favored Lady Ocelots guards." especially with the younger team to were ambushed in the NJCAA Division With 1:32 remaining in the first quar­ help prepare us now." II District H semifinals by host Mott ter the Warriors actually led 104 on a Community College, 77-65, in Flint.' basket by Brandon Wyman, but then bemonsehometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 Schoolcraft, under first-year coach Kevin Brathwaite, ends its season with a 25-6 record. . Mott, 11-18 overall, advances to the District H final Saturday at home to face St. Clair County CC (18-15), which upset MCCAA Eastern Conference . champion Macomb CC (22-9) by a 47-46 , count in the other semifinal. • PHOTO ANDREW KIELTYKA The District H champ advances to the THE TEMPTATIONS NJCAA Division II Tournament, March Schoolcraft's Infiniti Maxwell (33), shown 20-24, in East Peoria, 111. here in a recent game, scores six points in Schoolcraft had won two previous reg­ Friday's season-ending 77-65 loss to Mott ular season meetings against the Lady Community College. • Bears, 74-64 and 64*55, but this time Mott came locked and loaded as Britney But Mott regrouped and took the lead Harris spearheaded the upset victory • for keeps, 56-53, on a three-pointer by ?*,-** 07?"*-, -• with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Polzin with 7:16 to go. ': , Jennica Polzin contributed 21 points Courtney Grove-Dyer scored a team- and eight rebounds, while Kaylee Rah- high 12 points, while Charlise Slater mann chipped in with 17 points and sev­ and Domonique Jones added 11 and 10, en boards. respectively. FRI, MAR. 23 Rhonettia Dukes and Lindsay Taylor Schoolcraft lost despite shooting 47.5 also combined for 12 assists. ' percent from the field (28-of-59). The Schoolcraft trailed 32-27 at the half, Lady Ocelots, however, made only 4-of- MIAMI but took a 45-38 lead with 13:18 remain­ 21 three-point attempts and were out- ing in the game thanks to ah 18-6 run. rebounded by a wide margin, 43-23. MOTOWN CELEBRATION

HOCKEY our kids did a great job this attacker and North's Joseph time and stuck to the game . Giordano intercepted a pass Continued from page B1 plan." near mid-ice and feathered point, hugged the ice and A confident North senior a shot into the empty net to " squirted through to give goaltender Robert Wujek cap the scoring with 46.8 North a 2-0 advantage at stopped all 20 shots he seconds left 8:03 of the same period. faced from the Chargers. Mazzoni attributed Lucas Schomer and "Our goalie is one of the Churchill's shaky start to a Anthony Saleh assisted best in the state," Lock said. couple of factors. on what proved to be the "And whenhe's playing "What we did in the sec­ game^winning goal, while great hockey, he has a huge ond period is get back to Bradley Werenski got cred­ upside. He's only given up what we usually do and it for the assist on the sec­ two goals in the playoffs. thafs move the puck and . ond North tally. When he's on, he's on." stretch the lanes," he said. "The first period we got Churchill played a strong "And inthe first peri­ our legs going and played ' third period, but had noth­ od thafs what we weren't with good energy, but I ing to show for its effort doing. We were chasing thought it was more of a after dominating Plymouth because we were turning feeling out period," said (4-1), Canton (5-0) andNovi the puck over. If s one of Lock, whose team outshot (4-1) en route to the regional those things. You become the Chargers during the title last week. abetter team defensively • opening 15 minutes, 9-6. " "We knew that they because you're moving the "Going into the second peri­ (North) were quick and puck." od we wanted to take to play moved the puck," Churchill Churchill's bid to become to them and I thought we coach Pete Mazzoni said. "I only the second Livonia did." thought we came out ten­ public school team to make • Churchill (21-7) had beat­ tative. A lot it was due to an MHSAA semifinal came en North last month by them. I give them a lot of up pne round short again. a one-goal margin in the credit They definitely had "If s a special group," MIHL Showcase. But this us rolling, which is what Mazzoni said. "Those guys time the Norsemen came we've been able to do the are still in full pads. They . out prepared for anything first three playoff games. haven't started undress­ the Chargers would throw "But we weathered the ing yet. Some are in tears. • at them. stormthefirstperiodand Back-to-back quarterfi­ . 'We knew what they got out of it in pretty good nal games... nothing to be » wanted to do after playing . shape. I thought as the ashamed of. You try not to them and scouting them, game went on we got a little compare year-to-year, sea­ and watching them tape a bit better, but just too many son-to-season, but if s going couple of times," Lock said. unforced errors and too ' to be tough with this group "When we lost to them the many mental mistakes that of guys because of how long • first time—3-2 in the Show­ you can't doagainst a disci­ they've been with us and case — Churchill scored plined team like North." the success we've had." three times in the first peri­ Down 2-0 with 1:50 od and ate us up with face- remaining, Estes (23 saves) bemorls©hometownlife.coni offs in our end. I thought was pulled for the extra (313)222-6851 ' B4 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, March 11, 2012 •online at hometownlife.com

When the scrum got a little chip­ Romulus was only 2-of-5 from the ORANGE py, referees stepped in to calm things GLENN foul line, but the Eagles dominated Continued from page B1 down. ' • Continued from page BT the glass and took 22 more field goal "That definitely fired us up a little attempts on the night. . ting after it. bit," said Stark. timeouts to play for the last shot and "They're pretty athletic," Young "We didn't play our best tonight, but The Cougars scored the next six Clark delivered as he scored 13 of his 15 said of the Eagles. "They're pretty • we played well enough. Sometimes points — two on a double-pump, points during the final eight minutes. long. It seemed like we were block­ you.have to win a game like this to get reverse layup by Stark — to seize a 51- "We did miss some free throws down ing out... but they were going right through it." 44 lead. the stretch," said Young, whose team over the top of us a lot of times and Garden City broke open a nip-and- Churchill chiseled its deficit down to made only 5-of-16 on the night. "But tipping it. tuck game late in the second quarter three at one point in the final minute, they (Romulus) are so good with so * "We were better (rebounding) the with an 11-2 run to take a 33-24 lead but sophomore guard Kevin Brown- many players that they're hard to hold second half. We had our chances. We into the half. Steele and Stark both Bayko swished four free throws and down." were right there supposedly with one sandwiched four points each around a Steele nailed a pair to close it out. E:C. Matthews carried the Eagles (18- of top teams in the state of Michi­ CJ Hill triple during the run. Among the Cougars' unsung heroes 3) for three quarters scoring 23 of his ' gan. We had a chance-to win. My guys The Cougars padded their advan­ were Coriroy and junior guard Tyler team-high 25 points. Matthews scored • were unbelievable. They were great.", tage to 40-27 with 4:50 left in the third Gonzales. 16 during the first half as Romulus led, Romulus advances to the district quarter when Stark converted a driv­ "Jared didn't score a lot of points 31-30. final beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at ing layup. (three), but he really inspired the team Eric Covile, a 6-foot-5 senior forward, Wayne where the Eagles will face But Churchill answered with a 12-0 a few times by diving on the floor and played perhaps his best game of the sea­ Inkster (11-4), which also advanced spurt — four players scored during the with the way he defended," Williamson son and paced Glenn with a team-high with a 44-36 semifinal win over the rally — to close its gap to 40-39. said. "He did a lot of the little things 25 points. host Zebras (8-13). Hill helped the Cougars regain some you need to win. And Tyler drew a Junior guard Nick Daniels added 14, Deaven Hansbro and Dayshon Dan­ of their lost momentum by burying a charge late in the game that was real­ while sophomore forward Isaac Ever- iels paced the Vikings with. 15 and 12 corner three as the third-quarter buzz­ ly big."' ette contributed 13. Senior guard Des­ points, respectively. er sounded. . .- G.C shot the ball extremely well from mond Cervera hit three triples en Jordan Lowry and Michael Coo­ The pivotal play of the fourth quar­ the field (26-for-52) and the free-throw route to nine points. per each tallied 10 for the Zebras, who ter didn't even result in any points. Hill line (ll-for-13). "He (Covile) was an absolute mon­ trailed 33-27 after three quarters after and teammate Jared Conroy, along with Churchill hit just 19-of-60 field goals ster and they had no answers for being tied at 9-all duringthe opening a pair of Chargers, hit the floor hard in and 8-of-16 free throws. him," Young said. "Nick (Daniels) period. -" pursuit of a loose ball with Garden City was very, very good, too. They had no clinging to a 45-44 lead. ewrightOhometownlife.com | (734) 578-2767 answers for Nick or Eric Covile." bemons9hometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851

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Volun­ teers Nora Many Hollman (left) and Annelisa Le- make nardon help pack food at Christ >f Our Savior packing Lutheran K .foM Church. Noah Greiner measures food. quick, sample it. It's good. We help may for the meals, thought we might as well which cost 28 cents each. easy ,v, ^ ?*&mv. understand what peo­ Thrivent Financial for -» I' T " +• "» i * ple (recipients) are tast­ Lutherans also provided By Sharon Dargay ing. We have a food pan­ funding. O&E Staff Writer try at church and we've All 10,000 meals were given out bags to people bagged within 90 minutes . Susan Magner of Farm- in need. on Saturday, March 3. ington Hills and her ^6&S£ "It was a joy this time "Once you set it up, it three daughters recent­ to know we not only had ' zips along. Kids Against ly donned hair nets and the Great Lakes Coalition it for the food pantry at Hunger has it extreme­ gloves for a lesson in satellite in Oak Park. The church, but also to help ly well organized," Hol­ helping others. local branch takes pack­ Livonia Goodfellows and lman said. "For me the "That's what I real­ aging supplies and equip­ Head Start." joy is seeing kids, from ly liked. It was hands-on. ment to churches, schools 5 through 105, be able to I'm trying to get my girls and other venues where Local, global work together at some­ more involved in com­ volunteers pitch in to One-third of the meals thing so positive and help munity and with church," pack meals. packaged at a volunteer others in Jesus'name." s said Magner, who home- Thrivent Financial for event are shared local­ Magner liked the mix of schools her daughters, Lutherans and Christ Our ly. Another third is dis­ ages, too. • ages 10,7172 and 6. Savior Lutheran Church tributed nationally and Adults, two teenag­ With her husband partnered on the recent the last third is shipped ers and several children watching the couple's packaging session in overseas. The local vol­ worked together with preschooler at home, Livonia. unteers decide where to Magner at one of 10 meal- Magner and her three "We have a couple send their portion of the assembly tables at the oldest daughters joined members who work for meals. church. approximately 100 other Thrivent. They intro­ "Our church has gotten "It's a good thing to see volunteers at Christ Our duced us to this orga­ involved with the Livonia older and younger gener­ Savior Lutheran Church nization for helping to Cares program — Chris­ ations together," she said. in Livonia to pack 10,000 feed the needy," said Lin­ tian congregations in meals for needy children. da Hollman, church out­ Livonia coming together The church's next out­ Wearing plastic gloves, reach director. to help people from Livo- reach project will be a hair nets and aprons, they Christ Our Savior .nia who are hurting and resource fair, 6:30-8:30 worked assembly line- Lutheran Church first in need. I had gone to a p.m. March 29. Represen­ style in small groups, volunteered for Kids . Sam Puterbaugh keeps mom Heather company while she meeting with other cler­ tatives from communi­ measuring ingredients Against Hunger last fills food bags at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in gy and Bill Heaton (Good- ty agencies, utility com­ and filling meal bags for October. Members mea­ Livonia. fellows president) was panies, religious orga­ Kids Against Hunger, a sured and packaged there. He said he had a nizations and groups Minnesota-based human­ ingredients for Rice- mix the contents of each 20 minutes and for fam­ use for the meals. We designed to help individ­ itarian food-aid organiza­ Soy Casseroles, the meal six-serving bag with boil­ ilies it has been ideal," were glad to make the uals in need will be on tion, with satellite pack­ that Kids Against Hun­ ing water to create a hot, Hollman said. "In Octo­ connection." hand. The church is locat­ ing sites throughout the ger distributes locally nutritious entree. ber we made up some Christ Our Savior ed at 14175 Farmington United States, including and abroad. Recipients "It can be prepared in bags and had people Lutheran raised $2,800 to Road.

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' By Sharon Dargay railroad," she said. O&E Staff Writer He returned to civil­ ian life in early 1946, Betty Campbell was 10 about six months after years old when she first the war ended, and went met John Schaar. back to work for the His family lived on the Detroit Times, where third floor of a house on he stayed for 20 years Ferry in Detroit. Her before joining the family moved into the ,- Detroit Free Press cir­ first floor apartment. culation department. He "We grew up togeth­ retired from the Detroit er," said Betty, who relo­ Methodist Church of Free Press in 1988. cated to Highland Park Highland Park. "He never missed a John and Betty Schaar of Livonia celebrate 70 years of marriage. four years later. "He John became a dis­ day of work because came to visit my broth­ trict manager in the cir­ of the weather in 48 out of business. horses. He enjoys feed­ ly. They celebrated their er and we kind of hit it culation department of years," said Betty, who "My brother had a ing backyard birds and milestone anniversary at off. From then on it was the Detroit Times news­ was a stay-at-home ranch and through the stocks a pond with fish their grandson's home in. just him and I, and my paper and Betty took ,mom. -. years the kids bought every summer. Pinckney. brother was out of the on homemaking, as the The couple raised two their horses. My daugh­ Betty, who will be 87 in "My daughter and picture." couple settled into mar­ children, John Jr., who ter gave riding lessons November, enjoys read­ grandson gave us a din­ After graduating from ried life. now lives in Pala, Calif., at the ranch," Betty ' ing murder mysteries. ner. Julie had a beautiful high school — he attend­ Nearly a year lat­ and Julie Skrent, also a said, adding that when "We have Friends of cake made for us." ed Northwestern and er John was draft- * Livonia resident. They the stables closed "we the Library in Livonia. Betty said "patience" she was at Highland ed into the U.S. Army have four grandchildren were stuck with all our They sell paperback has helped to make the Park High School — the and began a three-year and 11 great-grandchil­ horses." books for 50 cents. I go couple's marriage last couple tied the knot, assignment with the dren. "That's why we found there every month and for 70 years. writing the first chapter 744th Railway Operat­ When her husband fiye acres in Canton. buy $5 worth of books "We stayed married of a life-long love story. ing Battalion, serving retired, Betty went to We had it for about 36 and read them," she because I was patient The Schaars, Livonia overseas. Betty got a work in the cafeteria at years. Neither one of us said. Betty, who has vol­ and he probably over­ residents since 2003, . job working at a pneu­ Sale^m High School in rode. We fed and took unteered for Friends, looked a lot in me, too," celebrated their 70th matic tool company. Canton for 12 1/2 years. care of the horses." donates the books back she said. "If more young wedding anniversa­ "He was all over The couple had moved These days, John, 90, to the organization. people had patience they ry on Feb. 3. They were Europe on the railroad. to Canton when a rela­ spends more time with The couple also enjoys probably would wouldn't married in 1942 at First He was a fireman on the tive's riding stable went feathered friends than spending time with fami­ run to lawyers."

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DEARBORN HEIGHTS AN­ and contact information. ing for classmates. Check Planning for 50-year re­ mates from those years. Looking for classmates NAPOLIS E-mail the committee at out the "Garden City High union, set for Sept. 15, is Send your name, address, for the 55th class reunion mackenzie1962@gmail. School (East) Reunion under way. ' • phone and e-mail to to be held May 19. For CLASS OF 1982. com. 2012" on facebook. For more information nhs40yearreunion@gmail. more information contact For information about FARMINGTON HIGH Or e-mail to Cindy Eads or to RSVP e-mail Jean com. The organizers will Wanda Putman Boice at the 30-year reunion on SCHOOL Frens at irish4200©hot- Badoud-Riddell at fic- send more details after re­ [email protected] or polly- Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fr. mail.com, Debi Cassidy , tionweaverOsbcglobal. ceiving your information. [email protected]. Or call CLASS OF 1967 Patrick O'Kelley Knights Haller at debi.haller© net, Marilyn Roy Snyder REDFORD THURSTON Richard Smith at (248) of Columbus in Dearborn, Organizers of the 45th gmail.com, Doris Fugaban at Marilyn@MarilynJSny- HIGH SCHOOL 747-6817. visit the "AHS Class of 82" reunion on July 21 are • Williams at doris1226@ der.com, Jim Barton at CLASS OF 1962 CLASS OF 1962 page on Facebook, or con­ looking for classmates. wowway.com, Lee A Gilli- jbarton@genesisfinancial. Looking for classmates Looking for classmates tact Diane Goodreau at Send your e-mail address gan at [email protected], com or Carol Jehle at je- for reunion on Sept. for 50th class reunion on dianeschofield@sbcglobal. to Susan (Himmelspach) Sue Cook at stasselmyer© hlecarol©yahoo.com • 8. Contact: nikkiwest- May 19. net or (313) 363-0523; Jim Whittaker at S_whittaker© charter.net, SuzieWright NORTHVILLE HIGH [email protected] or Sue E-mail to Judy (Ramsey) Linaras at godofouEO©ya- comcast.net or Fred Gregg Rogiero at suzierogiero© SCHOOL (Hughes) Morman at (734) Oleson at joleson©sbc- hoo.com; or John Zadikian at fredgeiecomcast.net to yahoo.com, Jackie Kalifut CLASS OF 1971-75 414-9941 for more infor­ global.net or call her at at jackieideson@gmail. at [email protected]. receive a reunion packet. mation. (586) 268-1663 ore-mail DETROIT MACKENZIE GARDEN CITY HIGH com or Jeff Fordell at jef- The classes are joining to Kathy.(Quinn) Hayes at CLASS OF 1962 SCHOOL EAST [email protected]. together to celebrate WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH [email protected]. with a reunion on Aug. Planning class reunion in CLASSES OF 1968-1973 LINCOLN PARK HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1962 4. Reunion organizers 2012. Seeking classmates Reunion Sept. 22. Look­ are searching for class­ CLASS OF 1957

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By Joe Gagnon and the like. tion and try it for a few days, • her mind that minerals in regu­ made their feelings known. I Guest Columnist They have a new gas range but that didn't help. They called lar water might be the cause of still prefer gas over electrici­ in this home and really enjoy me and I suggested that they their problem and proved her ty in a kitchen range and if it's eter and Beverly West the quick response when cook­ shut off the humidifier com- theory correct. They created only a matter of opening a win­ moved back here to Mich­ ing on the top burners but one y,pletely\ but'I couldn't under- the solution on their own and I dow while cooking, it's worth Pigan after spending the day noticed that the flame Os&nd how a humidifier could must admit that I wasn't much it. I recently complained to my past 30 years living in Florida was more orange than blue. , affect the burner flame. This help but I thought this might be darling Valorie that it took a in order to take care of an ailing Peter knew that a yellow flame' they did and lo and behold the a story that could help one of long time for me to boil a pot of mother up in her years. They doesn't give you the high heat flames on the burners were a our readers. water in my attempt at cooking purchased a brand new manu­ you desire when cooking and he nice blue color again. This went This whole episode brings to a box of macaroni and cheese. factured home couldn't find any type of adjust­ on for a week. They turned on mind when! was on big-time I blamed it on her because she and settled in ment you could do on the air the humidifier and the flame radio years ago and announced is the one who wanted that nice Ann Arbor. inlet to the burner. became yellow again. the gas ranges can create car­ smooth top electric range in Not being He agreed with me that on We began to play the game bon monoxide in the kitchen. 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View Online www.hometownlife.com dinner Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances s/tf/j'J* . At benefits 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday scholarships JOKING, RALPH J. Schoolcraft College's annual Spaghetti Dinner and March 3, 2012 age 71 of Wine Glow is set for Tuesday, March 20, in the DiPonio Plymouth. Beloved husband of Alice. Dear father of Pauline Room of the VisTaTech Center on campus, located on "Wendy" & Howard. Brother of Haggerty, between Six Mile and Seven Mile in Livonia. Leslie (Glenna) & Collen The Wine Glow will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by . Richards. Memorial Service Thursday 3 pm at the Uht dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a brief program at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Home 35400 Gleriwood The Schoolcraft College Synthesizer Ensemble will Rd., Westland, MI. Family will perform throughout the evening and there will be a receive friends Thursday 12-3 •' BAKER, MARY EMIG, pm. Family requests memorials 50/50 raffle drawing. Age 80 of Livonia, Mi. Beloved RALPH to the Michigan Humane Society. Tickets are $35 per person ($18 is tax deductible). wife of the late Bruce A. Deneau, 91, of South Lyon, passed away Please visit and sign a tribute at Tables of eight are available for $210, saving $70 — Dear friend of Bobbie Cofell for peacefully on March 7, 2012. www.uhtfh.com the cost of two tickets. Sponsorship levels range from • 67 years. Loving mother of Carol Ralph is survived by his loving A. Bake.r (Dennis Ollar), Susan P. wife of 65 years, Dorothy, and his $50-$l,250. Sponsorships offer a variety of benefits Proctor (Daniel Taurianinen), five children: Tom (Diane) Emig,- including recognition in the event program and in a Douglas T. Baker (Cathy), Nancy (Phil) LaDuke, Mary special digital presentation, complimentary tickets William J. Baker, grandmother to (Don) Nelson, Joyce (Mike) Ivy (Jon) Cosica, Robert, Areddy, and Paul (Angie) Emig. to an upcoming luncheon event, or the opportunity to Amanda, Joe, and Emma Jean, - He was also the proud grandpa of introduce a student beneficiary at the event. great grandmother of Jake. 13 grartdchildren and 9 great­ PANELLI, JOHN The Schoolcraft College Transition Center and Advi­ Private services were held. grandchildren. Ralph taught math Suddenly March 2, 2012. Age 85 sory Board sponsors the annual Spaghetti Dinner and Donations may be made to and engineering at Lawrence Tech of Beverly Hills. Former Notre Angela Hospice of Livonia or University for 10 years before ' Dame Football Star, Detroit Lion, Wine Glow. The Transition Center incorporates the Humane Society of Huron Valley. going on to become a respected Chicago Cardinal and Past services of the Women's Resource Center, Adult Stu­ Arrangements entrusted to Fred automotive engineer at GM for President and founding member dent Services, Family Resources and Student Engage­ Wood Funeral Home Rice Chapel. more than 30 years. He was an • NICHOLLS, of the NFL Alumni Association. avid tennis player, and he loved MARY HARRIETT He was born in Morristown, New ment Programs. Proceeds from the event benefit spending his summer days at their LEGGETT Jersey to Italian immigrant par­ scholarships for students and the Transitions Center. cottage in.Stoney Point, Ontario. ents where he was the first person For more information call (734) 462-4443 or visit He was always the happiest when Died March 6th in Vero Beach, BOWEN, Florida. She was born Oct. 8, to be named All-State ' on the www.schoolcraft.edu/transition. surrounded by his family. He will Morristown High School football CARTER M. be lovingly remembered by all 1912 in Charleston, Mississippi. Graduated from Memphis Tech in team. After a year on scholarship March 18, 1921- March 3, 2012 who knew him for his gentle spir­ at Cheshire Academy College Born in Baltimore MD, Carter it, his humble disposition, his Memphis, Tennessee. She moved to Detroit for employment and Prep school in Connecticut where was the first in his family to attend endless patience, and his huge he won the "Mr. Cheshire" award college. He received both his BA, heart. Visitation for Mr. Emig will met her husband, Samuel Harvey Nicholls, born in London, for Athlete, Scholar & Gentleman, with distinction, and MA in eco­ be held on March 11, Sunday, 2- he received a scholarship to attend nomics from George Washington 6pm with a rosary prayed at 5pm Ontario, Canada. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1963 four Notre Dame. He played on the' University. He began his career in at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 1946 & 1947 National Firm promotes 122 West Lake Street, South days before their 25th wedding 1941 at the Bureau of Labor of anniversary. Her parents were Championship teams at fullback/ Statistics, moving quickly through Lyon. A funeral mass will be held linebacker positions, winning the on Monday, March 12, at 11:00 Charles W. Leggett and Mary the ranks, until "Whiz Kids" Bob Harriett "Hattie" Carter Leggett. starting spot on the '47 & unde­ McNamara and Tex Thornton a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic feated 1948 team . In 1948 he Church, 830 S. Lafayette, South She was the sister of Carter and Rouge River work enticed him to joint Ford Motor Wyatt Leggett, Barbara Forbes averaged 7.5 yards per carry his Co. Carter specialized in the sup­ Lyon. Online guestbook Senior Year, and was listed with www.phillipsfuneral.com and Frances "Bitsy" Miller, all ply and purchasing arena for sev­ deceased. She is survived by her Emit Sitko in Blue & Gold Shoppers can fish for LUSH is committed to eral corporate divisions of Ford, two beloved children and their Illustrated's "Top 10 Notre Dame cosmetic and skin care supporting small, grass­ including International, where spouses; James W. (Debbi) running Duo's" of all time. Sports Illustrated's Paul Zimmerman samples from a Rouge roots charities and proj­ assignments took him, and his Nicholls and Suzanne (Douglas) River display at a spe­ ects working on behalf of family, to Australia and Mexico. Cote' Gault. Grandmother of argued that those 1946 and 1947 Carter retired from Ford after 30 Robert (Kristin) Cote", Scott Notre Dame teams in those highly cial party honoring the the environment and con­ years of service and spent another Cote', James (Cindy) Cote', the competitive post war years should Friends of the Rouge, 1- servation, animal pro­ eight years working with an late Rick (Denise) Cote', 2 step be considered the two best col­ 7 p.m. Saturday, March tection, and for human English entrepreneurial firm and grandchildren and their families. lege football teams ever fielded. as an independent consultant. In Great-grandmother of Michael, Panelli earned the Coffman award 31 at the LUSH Cosmet­ rights. 1942 he married Ruth Bauersfeld Jessica, Lauren, Nicholas, 4 step for Most Valuable Player in the ics store at 12 Oaks Mall Friends of the Rouge and began his family of five chil­ great-grandchildren and their .East-West All-Star Classis in 1949 • in Novi. staff will be on hand at . dren-Lucy (Scott) Wilson, "Bo" families. Aunt of Barbara Forbes before becoming a first round Bowen, Anne May, Betsi Crole, Lawrence Forbes, Donald draft choice for the Detroit Lions The costmetics compa­ the party to talk about Thompson, and Lynn (David) FRANK, GENE N. J-eggett and their families. She in 1949. John Played for the Lions ny chose Friends of the the ways that the public Skornia-and four grandchildren- Age 67. Beloved husband of was dearly loved by all her fami­ as defensive linebacker in '49 & Rouge, a nonprofit orga­ can protect the river. The Tiffany Brooke, Jeffrey and Kathy. Dear father of Adam and ly and friends. Mary worked for '50, then spent the following 3 nization dedicated to pro­ LUSH staff also will offer Jonathan Thompson, and Katelyn Matthew. Dear brother of Gay J.L. Hudsons Dept. Store for years with the Chicago Cardinals. Skornia. He was especially proud Bennett and the late Roland E. many years. She also enjoyed He was inducted into'the Willie moting the restoration foot treatments. of the accomplishments of all his Visitation Thursday 10:00 am working in Suzanne's flower Heston Michigan Sports Hall of and stewardship of the As a partner in the children; and they believe the val­ until 11:30 am Funeral Service at shop, Johnsons Flower World Fame in 1968, The Italian- American Hall of Fame in 1995 Rouge River, as a fea­ Charity Pot Program, ues and work ethic he conveyed to Charles R. Step Funeral Home, Florist, during the holiday sea­ tured charity in its Chari­ them continue to enrich their 18425 Beech Daly (Between 6 & sons. Her interests included trav- and was awarded the "Unsung Friends of the Rouge lives. Always modest about his 7 Mile). Interment Great Lakes ty Pot Program. will be featured on pots - Heroes" Award by the All- achievements," Carter served 6h* National Cemetery: Contributions""" el,•playing her organ, genealogy; Since introducing the of lotion that will be the Board 'of Directors of Ford to Botsford Cancer Center appre- : and recording her music and pho­ - American Football Foundational Charity Pot program in available for purchase Motor Company of Australia Ltd, ciated. tography. She traveled extensive­ 1997. He left the NFL to start J.R. was a charter member of St. ly throughout the U.S. and Panelli Equipment Company, a October 2007, LUSH has throughout the year. Pro­ Andrew Lutheran Church, played MILLER, ROBERT H. Europe. She moved to Florida construction equipment dealer­ donated $2.4 million dol­ ceeds from the sales an active role in developing the from Michigan in 1984 to be near ship in So'uthfield .Michigan , but lars to charity with 156 of the charity pots are retirement community Maple Age 86, of Farmington Hills, MI, her children. She loved the Lord stayed active in football as Village, and was a founding mem­ passed away March 4, 2012. and belonged to First United President of the Detroit Lions organizations world­ donated to the participat­ ber of the Birmingham Athletic Arrangements by: Thayer-Rock Methodist Church of Vera Beach, Alumni Association, and was a wide. As a company, ing charities. Club. He passed away peacefully Funeral Home, Farmington and formerly the First United founding member and President two weeks short of his 91st birth­ Methodist Church of Farmington. of the National Football League day. A memorial service will be Funeral services will be held at 2 Alumni Association. The NFL held Sunday, March 11 at St. MOUSA, p.m. Wednesday, March 14th at Alumni Association worked with RELIGION CALENDAR Andrew's, 6255 Telegraph Rd., \AHAWK Y JAMIL Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, NFL franchise owners to create a Bloomfield Hills. Memorial trib­ Age 80, March 4, 2012. Loving 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk. fund for pre -1960's players who utes may be made to the Church husband of 60 years of Jannette. W. of • Farmington. Rd.), were not pensioned, many of who were in financial difficulty. He Send items for the religion Details: Fundraiser for or the Alzheimer's Association. Beloved father of Noel (David) Downtown Farmington. Visitation calendarto Sharon Dargay at Mt Hope Congregational Bawulski, Patricia Mousa, Sharon will be from 12 noon until 2 p.m. was active in Notre Dame clubs (Joe) Keepers, Elizabeth service. Burial will follow at Glen serving as President of the Notre [email protected]. Church's youth group mission (Thomas) Beter and Michelle Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. Dame Monogram Club, President Photos must be in jpg format; this summer to Pittsburgh, Pa. (Ann) Mousa. Grandfather of Memorials are suggested to the of the Notre Dame Club of Detroit and was awarded the Notre Dame attached to the e-mail. The trip costs $223 per partici­ Dylan, Erin, Shannon, Elise, American. .Heart Association or pant, in addition to transpor­ Jameel, Joseph, Benjamin, Elliot, the American Cancer Society. • Club of Detroit's "Man of the Lauren, Alexander, Tara, Aimee www.thayer-rock.com Year" award. Golf was a major tation costs. The fundraiser and Rocky and great grandfather passion for John who was past will include three games of ,. of Olivia and Maxwell. He is also . president of the Birmingham March bowling, shoes, pizza and survived by his sisters Viola Country Club and who, with his BETHANY pop, along with a raffle ticket Sackleh and Afaf (Fuad) Foteh. partner Bud Stevens , won the entry. Cost is $20 for bowlers, Visitation Tuesday 6-8pm until his BCC invitational golf tournament Time/Date: 8 p.m. to mid­ 11 and older; $15 for children Trisagion at 8pm and Wednesday an unprecedented 10 times. He night, Saturday, March 31 9am until his funeral service at was active in celebrity Golf under 10. Bumper bowling Tournament fundraisers including Location: Don Hubert VFW BUTLER, 10am at the Antiochian Basilica of will be available. 50/50 raffle St. Mary Orthodox Christian the NFL Alumni's "Super Bowl of Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft; east tickets also will be available. MAXE. Church, 18100 Merriman, Golf, and. was active with the of Inkster Road, Redford Saint Lewis Center - a charity for Register by March 10 Resident of Lawrence- Livonia, Michigan 48152. Details: Bethany Together Contact Kathy at (734) 261- ville, Georgia for the past Memorials may be made to the children and adults with physical 20 years passed away 6n Church. Building Fund • in his STARR, and developmental disabilities. Dance. Admission is $12. 4202 or Mt. Hope at (734) Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Mr. honor. Please visit: CHARLES Those wishing to make a com­ Wear "proper" attire ' 425-7280 Butler was preceded in death by www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com memorative donation can do so at AUGUSTINE www.stlouiscenter.org or mail to Contact Loretta from Betha­ his wife of 65 years, Lois Butler. ny East at (586) 264-0284 BREAKFAST He is survived by his children, '""~ SMITH, 96, of Elk Rapids, passed away The Saint Louis Center, 16195 Old U.S. 12, Chelsea, MI 48118. Time/Date: 8:30 a.m. to Douglas Butler, Angela Butler, THADEUS (Ted) peacefully on Sunday, Mar 4, BIBLE READING CAM­ Virginia Rumberger and her hus­ 2012 at Grand Traverse Pavilions, He is survived by his loving wife 12:30 p.m., Sunday, March 18 band Dale, Marcia Evans and her Long-time resident of surrounded by family and loved of 62 years Margaret, his children PAIGN Location: St. Theodore Social John, Andrew (Patricia), Peter and husband Mitch. He is also sur­ Plymouth, died at the ones. Charlie was born December Time/Date: 11 a.m., Sundays; Hall, 8200 N.Wayne Road, age of 92, on March 3, Velma Krupnik (Steve), and his vived by seven grandchildren and 4,1915, the son of John and Anna began March 4 14 great-grandchildren. Max 2012 at his home in (Kramer) Starr. Charlie grewjip in sisters Angelina Lombardo and Westland Butler grew up in Mercer County,' Sebring, Ohio. His wife (Grace the Philadelphia area and moved Anna Brockman, and grandchil­ Location: Livonia Church dren Amanda Maurizi, and Details: Pancakes, French Ohio and was the youngest of four Fisher Smith) preceded him in to Livonia in 1969. He was a long­ of Christ, 15431 Merriman, toast, ham, sausage, scram­ sons raised by the widowed, Mrs. death in 2005. He is survived by time member of St Collette's Juliana, John and Angelina Panelli. A Funeral Mass was held • in Livonia Details: The Story bled eggs, applesauce, coffee, Anna Butler. He graduated from son, Lary Smith of Montana, Catholic Church in Livonia where is a unique way to read the Rockford High School in 1939 daughters Doris Cook of DeWitt, he served as a Eucharistic minis­ Saturday at Our Lady Queen of tea, juice, milk; $3 for adults Martyrs Church, Beverly Hills. narrative portions of the where he lettered playing left MI and Mary Jane Sober of Ohio. ter, lector and sacristan. Charlie : and $1.50 for children, 2-10. tackle on the varsity football team. Surviving siblings are Ed Smith moved to Elk Rapids in 2004 and A.J. Desmond & Sons Bible in chronological order Sponsored by St. Theodore As a WWII veteran, Mr. Butler of Plymouth and Dorothy Smith was a member of Sacred Heart 248-549-0500. Mew obituary & share memories: in 31 weeks. Consisting of Men's Club served in the United States Navy Archer of Maryland. There are Catholic Church in Elk Rapids. 31 chapters of carefully-se­ from Novl942 until Decl945 and numerous' nieces and nephews Charlie is survived by his wife of www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Contact (734) 425-4421 who will miss this kind and caring lected scriptures sequenced in achieved the rank of 1st Class almost 65 years, Anne (McCabe) CLOTHING BANK Petty Officer, rated as Aviation uncle. Ted was born in GR and Starr; 5 children, Charles Jr.(Julie) chronological order, The Story Electronics Technician. After mil­ moved to Plymouth.at an early of Surprise, AZ, John (Debra) of presents the word of God in Time/Date: 5-6:30 p.m. itary service he worked at age. He attended Plymouth Bolivia NC, Thomas (Judy) of an engaging format, reading ' Wednesday, March 14 and 10 Frigidaire/GM designing and schools and was well known and Novi, MI. Robert (Marti) of making circuit panel schematics respected throughout the commu­ Northville MI and Anne Starr of like a novel a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March for heavy'production equipment. nity. He served in the U.S Marines Williamsburg, MI; 12 grandchil­ Contact (734) 427-8743 24 At one point he was president of & Merchant Marines during the dren; and 1 great granddaughter. the American Welding Society. He war years and was deployed to all Preceding Charlie in death is one BIBLE TALK Location: Canton Christian helped integrate and refine resist­ war theaters. One of his ships (the grandson, and siblings, John, Time/Date: 4 p.m. Sunday, Fellowship Clothing Bank, ance welding while in senior plant Horace Bushnell) was torpedoed Margaret and Priscilla. Visitation March 11,18 and 25 41920 Joy Road, between Lil- management with Ford Motor in and sunk near Murmansk, Russia will be held at Sacred Heart ley and Haggerty, Canton Hapeville, GA. He retired from on one the most dangerous Roman Catholic Church on Location: Plymouth VFW Ford Motor while living in assignments of the war, delivering Thursday, March 8 from 6 to 7 PM Hall, 1426 Mill, Plymouth Details: Free clothing and *. Plymouth, MI. He came out of supplies to ally Russia. The sur­ with a Vigil for the Deceased at Details: These one-hour shoes given to anyone in retirement for a couple of years to viving seamen received special 7PM. A Mass from the Order of SMITH, FRANK L. need help set up welding lines for a new commendations from the Russian Christian Funerals will be held at Age 77, March 4,2012,. of Garden meetings will emphasize the Nissan plant in Murfreesboro, TN. government for this mission. He Sacred Heart Roman Catholic City, MI. Beloved husband of life and teachings of Jesus Contact (734) 927-6686 or • But he will be best remembered was also a veteran of service with Church on Friday, March 9 at 11. Doris. Loving father of Kimberly Christ. No collections will be (734)404-2480 by and held in high esteem by his the U.S Army after the war. am, with Rev. Robert J. (Ed) Bailey, Kelly'(Tom) Mar, children as a dedicated, supportive Ted will be missed by all! Zuchowski officiating. Burial will Kari (Mike) Hinken, & Kristie taken. Matthew Jensen and CONCERT and trusted father who always put take place in the spring at Sacred .(Rich) McLaughlin. Dear grand­ Jason Mclnally are the minis­ Time/Date: 7:30 p.m. Sun­ the well being of his family first. Heart Catholic Cemetery. In lieu father of Christopher, Rachel, ters leading the sessions day, March 18- Funeral services will be held on. of flowers memorial contributions Josh, Amy, Scott, Sean, Bradley, Saturday, March 10,2012 at 11:00 may be made to Sacred Heart Ryan and Nathan. Great-grandfa­ Contact (515) 851-2939 Location: St. John Lutheran am, at Wages & Sons Gwinnett. May.peace be Roman Catholic Church, 143 ther of Julianna and Aria. BOWL-O-RAMA Church, 23225 Gill, Farming- Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy. Charles St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 Memorial Gathering Thursday 5 Time/Date: Noon to 12:30 ton Hills GA 30046. 770-277-4550. Please share your condolences at pm, until time of Service at 7 pm with you in this www.CovellElkRapids.com at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral p.m. check-in, with bowling Details: Detroit Lutheran The family will receive friends Arrangements have been Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden from 1-4 p.m. March 17 Singers; tickets are $10 gener­ one hour prior to service. Online entrusted to Covell Funeral Home City. Please sign the on-line guest- Location: Oak Lanes, 1230 al admission, $7 for students condolences may be expressed at time of sorrow. in Elk Rapids. book at: www.rggrharris.com and seniors, children under www.wagesandsons.com Middlebelt; between Joy and Ann ArborTrail, Livonia 12 arefree. Ticket s available online or at the door B&.(*) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY, MARCH 11,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8833 • HOMETOWNLIFE.COM ALT FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM

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The American Heart Thiry, who has more than 25 years in Association is offering a few family medicine, offers practical tips tips to keep your celebrations for how to help reduce stress: heart-healthy this year. • Move to help balance out the stress "It can be really tempting to , response in the body. The movement over-indulge on St. Patrick's can be as simple as walking indoors or Day, but your body will thank outdoors.. During the winter, if if s safe you for celebrating in moder­ and sidewalks aren't icy, get engaged in ation," says Cindy Conroy, a Thiry your neighborhood and breathe a little registered, licensed dietitian. freshair. "I advise my clients to add "All kinds of movement are good green to their meals in ways options such as dancing, taking an exercise class/going that are healthy, yet still fun for a swim, or riding a bike, if weather permits," Thiry and festive." said. "Before beginning any exercise program, consider Here are a few things you discussing it with your health provider." can to do put your heart first • Consider diet, which can have an impact on the this St. Patrick's Day: effects of stress. Try to eliminate unhealthy food hab­ • Get your green on. Add its and eat a balance of fruits and vegetables. Try eating dark green vegetables to each in a quiet and undistracted way. After eating, notice the meal for a boost of vitamins effects of what you ate on how you f eel. and fiber to help you feel full • Be aware of how you are feeling. and energized. Try a spin­ in your festivities, limit your For more information on "I encourage people to lake five minutes twice a day, . ach and egg white omelet at intake to one drink. With how you can keep your heart sit quietly and turn off stimulation from the radio, tele­ breakfast, a raw cabbage sal­ increased intake of alcohol, healthy year-round, visit vision, telephone or computer," Thiry said. "People can ad for lunch, and a hearty there are increased health www.MyLifeCheck.org. let the focus turn softly to something like their breath, a helping of baked kale chips dangers including high blood . Put a little healthy "green" on classic way to practice meditating.". • with your fish for dinner. The pressure, obesity and stroke. your dinner plate this week: ' • Practice sitting quietly and breathe softly. American Heart Association • Butt out. Taverns are Fruited Cabbage Salad "I teach people in the office to breathe like a child recommends you eat at least smoke-free, but you'll like­ would breathe with a soft belly," Thiry says. "It real­ 4.5 servings of vegetables ly see many a-typical smokers '/£ medium head cabbage, shredded ly releases a lot of tension in the body and as I'm fond each day. With green being outside on St. Patrick's Day. 2 medium bananas, sliced , Vz of saying,'As goes the breath, so goes the body and me , the theme for St. Patrick's Even if you "only smoke when cup fat free mayonnaise-type salad dressing mindL' If you can relax your breath, your body will relax Day, March 17, this week is you drink," it's enough to 1 tablespoon sugar 3 table- • and often you can slowly learn to let your mind just float the perfect time to start. increase your risk-for heart spoons skim milk along a little bit so you're not being dragged along by • Stay away from the salt. disease and stroke. Combine dressing, sugar your thoughts." Traditional treats like corned • Running of the green. Get and milk. Pour over cab­ • Altruism is helpful for stress management Thiry beef, shepherds' pie and thick active this St. Patrick's Day bage and stir. Chill. Just recommends "reaching out, being kind" and helping stews can contain hidden salts with a walk around the neigh­ before serving, slice banan­ others. Such positive actions can help lower stress hor­ far above and beyond the dai­ borhood, quick run at the gym . as and stir into cabbage. mones.- ly limits recommended by the or family game of basket- . Serves 8. Nutrition con­ • Stay connected to others. "Many people are some-. association. "Try making your ball. You'll enjoy our warming tent per serving: 60 calo­ what isolated socially or a lot of their interactions are , own versions of these hearti­ weather and reduce your risk ries, 1 gm fat, 1 .gm protein, online. They are connecting, but may not experience er fares and substituting spic­ for cardiovascular diseases. 14 gm carbohydrate, 134 warmth, support and friendship. We need each other." es and herbs to add flavor Research has shown that for mg sodium, and 2 gm fiber. For more information about Thiry or IHA, visit www. instead of blood pressure-ris­ every hour of vigorous exer­ Provides 35 percent recom­ ihacares.com. ing salts," Conroy says. cise, life expectancy increas­ mended daily value of Vita­ • If alcohol will play a role es by two hours. min C.

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